Holidays

Remember our fallen soldiers

adamg — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:20:20 +0000

Neil the roving UHub photographer captured some of the 33,000 flags planted in the Common to commemorate Massachusetts servicemen and women who've died in the line of duty since the Civil War.

2012 Make Way for Ducklings parade

adamg — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:34:54 +0000

It's one of Boston's most endearing celebrations - the annual Make Way for Ducklings parade from the State House to the Public Garden. Today was an almost perfect day for a waddling procession - the only problem was it was so warm some kids were getting out of their costumes even before they made the turn from Beacon Street onto Joy.

Cool riders, hot runners

adamg — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:11:15 +0000

Mikesssss photographed the annual midnight bike ride along the Marathon route. Later, Photographynatalia photographed some of the ~~survivors~~ runners:

Patriots Day in Concord, 2012

adamg — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:11:52 +0000

Huzzah, we win!

adamg — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:06:54 +0000

Grenadiers fall back

Late reports from Concord have the Redcoats retreating in disarray toward the center of town after a rout at the North Bridge by hastily assembled Minutemen. Some photos.

Huzzah, they win!

adamg — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:01:47 +0000

Paul Keleher watched the Marathon near the Newton/Wellesley line. He captured both the women's leaders (winner Sharon Cherop was fifth at that point) and the men (winner Wesley Korir was fourth):

Mayor expected to be busy in Roslindale overnight

adamg — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:34:45 +0000

Passover where you least expect it

adamg — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:39:05 +0000

The matzah was just out of camera range.

Dana Reichman reports she was surprised to turn an aisle at the Stop & Shop on American Legion Highway in Roslindale this morning to see a decent supply of Passover goods. She reports the stuff wasn't flying off the shelves, but it was only 7 a.m.

A Gumby-American returns to his roots

adamg — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:07:20 +0000

Gumby with his people.

Greg Cook photographed the St. Patrick's Day and Peace parades in South Boston.

Paul Keleher also took photos.

AmberPaw photographed the peace parade.

There's a reason they call it Fort Hill

adamg — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:17:02 +0000

Fort Hill History recounts Roxbury's role in helping to force the British out of Boston on Evacuation Day, way back when.

Begorrah: St. Patrick's Day in the North End

adamg — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:45:55 +0000

Battery Street, to be exact.

When Irish ducks are smiling ...

adamg — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:55:53 +0000

O'Quack.

Rob Stanhope captured an early St. Patrick's Day celebration in the Public Garden.

Enter the year of the dragon

adamg — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:57:59 +0000

Photos from the Chinese New Year festivities in Chinatown today.

Day of service in Cambridge on Martin Luther King Day

adamg — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:01:37 +0000

CentralSquare.com reports on the MLK Cambridge Day of Service:

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers of all ages are joining together for an afternoon of service to Cambridge residents in need. Come lend your hands and make a difference. WHERE: The YWCA at 7 Temple St. and the Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave. in Central Square, Cambridge WHEN: Monday, January 16th from 2:00-5:00 pm WHO: Adults, teens, and families welcome.

Somebody kidnapped the baby Jesus from Brookline Village

adamg — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:29:52 +0000

John Carroll posts crime-scene photos.